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MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials with the Central Illinois Regional Dispatch Center said members of the community will soon be able to text 9-1-1.
In a news release, officials said the service will be available in Macon County starting June 1. “Text to 9-1-1 will be accessible through the four major carriers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.” If service is not available or down for a carrier, a bounce-back message will be sent back and will ask you to call.
While officials said this is a useful resource, a voice call is always preferred. “However, if it is unsafe or not possible to make a voice call, then send a text to 9-1-1,” they said…
